APA 2013: Special Research Track on Science of Addiction
ARLINGTON, Va. (May 10, 2013) – The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and APA have...
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Conference Coverage
Hospital Medicine 2013
New research is being presented at Hospital Medicine 2013, the annual meeting of the Society of Hospital Medicine, from May 16-19 in National Harbor, MD. Meeting Highlights Emergency to Internal Medicine Handoffs Targeted...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Newer Defib Leads Safe So Far
DENVER — Newer iterations of St. Jude defibrillator leads appear to have shed the problems that...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Imaging May Foretell Ablation Success
DENVER — Cardiac fibrosis measured on MRI appears to predict the success of ablation for atrial...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Continuous Warfarin Safer in Ablation
DENVER — Keeping warfarin (Coumadin) on board for an atrial fibrillation ablation procedure is...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Cryoablation May Not Need Full Anesthesia
DENVER — General anesthesia may not be necessary during cryoablation procedures for atrial...
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SCAI 2013: SYNTAX Boosts Multivessel CAD Outcomes
ORLANDO — Using the SYNTAX score to guide the choice of revascularization in patients with...
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2013 ASH Annual Scientific Meeting
New research is being presented at the 2013 annual scientific meeting of the American Society of...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Using Social Media to Locate AEDs
DENVER, May 10, 2013 – Social media may hold the key to improving outcomes of sudden cardiac...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Weekend & Evening ICD Implantation Outcomes
The Particulars: Previous research has suggested that a variety of factors may increase the risk...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Sex Hormones Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death
The Particulars: Sex hormones have been linked to significant effects on cardiovascular physiology...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Promise for Innovative Treatment of AF
DENVER, May 10, 2013 – New research presented at Heart Rhythm 2013, the Heart Rhythm Society’s...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Detecting Arrhythmias With Wireless Patches
The Particulars: The development of wireless detection systems has enabled clinicians to monitor...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Oral Anticoagulants Less Used in Paroxysmal Than Persistent AF
DENVER, CO — Cardiologists are significantly less likely to prescribe oral anticoagulation therapy...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Rhythm Monitoring Via Mobile Phone
The Particulars: Detecting paroxysmal arrhythmia can be challenging for clinicians. Prolonged and...
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SCAI 2013: Balloon Angioplasty After Carotid Stenting Reduces Risk of Repeat Blockage
Orlando, FL (May 9, 2013) — For patients who received stents to restore blood flow through the...
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SCAI 2013: Sliding Scale Hydration Washes Out Contrast-Induced Kidney Complications
Orlando, FL (May 9, 2013) — A new method of dynamic, personalized intravenous hydration...
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SCAI 2013: VERITAS Trial Confirms Safety of Live Transmission of Aortic Valve Replacement Cases
Orlando, FL (May 9, 2013) — Live demonstration, transmission or recording of transcatheter aortic...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Bleeding Complications Reduced by Not Interrupting Warfarin in Cardiac Device Surgery
DENVER, May 9, 2013 – A new Canadian study shows that operating without interrupting warfarin...
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Heart Rhythm 2013: Analyzing Costs of Remote ICD Monitoring in HF Patients
The Particulars: Monitoring heart failure (HF) patients with implantable cardioverter...
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